Newport Beach
Back Bay Loop
The classic Newport Beach loop around Upper Newport Bay: flat, scenic, and close to Irvine. It's where Wednesday Worlds rolls out, and a favorite warm-up or recovery spin.
Local riding guide
Roads around Irvine and Newport Beach worth knowing, whether you're riding solo, warming up for a group ride, or visiting Southern California.
Routes
Bay, canyon, coast, and climb.Four roads every Irvine rider should know.
Orange to Cook's Corner
Santiago Canyon Road
Orange County's classic canyon road: about 13 miles of rolling foothill riding from the edge of Orange to Cook's Corner, with long climbs, fast descents and no traffic lights.
Corona del Mar to Laguna Beach
PCH to Laguna Beach
The coastal classic: Pacific Coast Highway from Corona del Mar past Crystal Cove State Park to Laguna Beach, with ocean views, rolling terrain and plenty of company from other riders.
Newport Coast
Newport Coast Climb
Orange County's go-to road climb: Newport Coast Drive from Pacific Coast Highway up to Vista Ridge, about 3.5 miles and 915 feet with sweeping ocean views. A staple of Coffee Crew and Food Park.